Regulation & Law

Ruth Evans will take over as chair of the UK Gambling Commission on September 30, 2026, beginning a five-year term at the regulator as it develops a new strategy, steps up efforts against illegal gambling and completes its role in implementing measures stemming from the Gambling Act review. Evans,…

Gaming supplier Zitro has secured a Gaming-Related Vendor License from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), allowing it to supply products to licensed operators in the […] The post Zitro receives gaming vendor license in UAE first appeared on Asia Gaming…

Illinois gambling regulators are proposing changes to make it easier for people with gambling problems to ban themselves from legal gambling. The Illinois Gaming Board voted Thursday unanimously to advance three proposed rule changes that would expand enrollment options for the state’s self-exclusi…

Cyprus lawmakers and regulators are examining several routes to stop recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), known locally as EEE, from directing welfare payments toward gambling, while acknowledging that legal, technical and privacy constraints complicate the effort. GMI functions as a…

For gaming businesses looking towards Southeast Europe, there is more to consider than simply market growth, and in just six weeks, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026 will put those questions directly to the operators, affiliates and providers navigating the…

The Nordic gaming market is seeing regulatory developments in several key areas, from Finland’s preparations for a new licensing framework to Sweden’s stronger regulatory approach and Norway’s increased enforcement. The highly anticipated 8th annual Scandinavian Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, taki…

A San Antonio councilwoman is seeking to ban controversial eight-liner gaming machines that Texas courts have ruled can be manipulated to violate the state’s gambling laws. Texas bans commercial gambling machines from awarding cash prizes. Eight-liners operate through an obscure law known as the “F…

Laut einer Studie von Euromat wird der illegale Online-Glücksspielmarkt in Europa bis 2025 auf 12 Milliarden Euro (13,94 Milliarden Dollar) anwachsen, was einer Verdreifachung seit 2019 entspricht.

There is just one week to go until the inaugural LiGA Summit 2026, which will welcome prominent operators, legal leaders, marketing experts and other key stakeholders to the El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lima, Peru, on 17–18 September 2026 to discuss the opportunities and challeng…

The openly racist founder of online crypto casino Duel.com was detained by a police tactical unit in Helsinki Saturday (September 5) after attending a march by a far-right ethnonationalist group while dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants. Ossi “Monarch” Ketola, 29, and his entourage were heard shouting…

Games Global has expanded its presence in the North American market, with the supplier of innovative content breaking ground in Alberta by obtaining a license to operate locally. This means that partners would be able to access titles such as 12 Masks of Fire, Gold Blitz, Fishin’ Pots of Gold, and…

In this article, Erick Sapien, Mexico Country Manager at BC.GAME, explores Mexico’s growing importance in Latin America’s regulated iGaming market and the role of local partnerships, regulatory compliance, and operational transparency in building long-term growth. The Latin American digital enterta…

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has partnered with RG24seven Virtual Training to provide its members with free access to RG-ONE, an interactive training programme for casino and gaming employees. The video-based programme covers responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, human trafficking awareness, regu…

Laut einer Euromat-Studie hat der illegale Online-Glücksspielmarkt in Europa im Jahr 2025 einen Wert von 12 Milliarden Euro erreicht, was etwa 25 % des gesamten europäischen Online-Glücksspielsektors ausmacht.

Die NFL fordert die Entfernung von Prognosemärkten für ihre Spiele, da diese als manipulationsanfällig gelten. Die CFTC unterstützt ähnliche Bedenken, hat jedoch bisher keine konkreten Maßnahmen ergriffen.

Armenia is preparing to roll out more restrictions against illegal operators through a new reform package that would tighten the oversight of online gambling. State news agency Armenpress has reported that the State Revenue Committee (SRC) is looking at measures to block unlicensed gambling website…

Two of three overseas integrated resort (IR) operators surveyed by Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture have expressed interest in participating in a potential casino-resort project there, according to newly released local government materials. The operators were not identified in the survey findings, which…

France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), looks set to continue its crackdown on prediction markets as it examines a sponsorship deal between Ligue 1 side OGC Nice and fintech Robinhood. The scrutiny, reported by L’Équipe, is due to Robinhood being the principal par…